Five Prospects Breaking Out in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we cover prospects who have been breaking out this season. Classes of 2027-2030 have been monitored closely, and these athletes are opening a lot of eyes this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1336006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb91d74f54d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1336006' first='Christopher' last='Buckhanan'] has been quiet the past few seasons until this year. Despite his size, he's been creating havoc in the interior. He plays between the 0-3 tech with solid pad level off the snap and punch to create leverage and shed to make plays at the line of scrimmage. Buckhanan has been tough to block as he's been clogging up running lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/buck_c2028/status/2113649689505718445?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/buck_c2028/status/2113649689505718445?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2262454"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb91d74f587"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2262454' first='Derious' last='Glover'] is having a strong junior season for Maumelle. He has 15 receptions for 500 yards and six touchdowns, along with experience at defensive back. Glover is explosive anytime he touches the football, whether at receiver or on special teams. He's a threat post-catch and can stretch the field vertically. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DeriousGlover/status/2112970968025256430?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DeriousGlover/status/2112970968025256430?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1859094"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb91d74f5ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1859094' first='Tayquan' last='Hall'] is making a name for himself this season. Hall is a patient runner who will let running lanes develop and showcases the ability to bounce outside and create against early penetration. He's athletic, willing to get physical at a blocker, and helps open up an offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Tayquan_Hall16/status/2113057702905888994?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Tayquan_Hall16/status/2113057702905888994?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657659"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb91d74f5cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1657659' first='Drale' last='Morris'] has been a bright spot for Fort Smith Northside this season despite being 0-7. He's carried the football 96 times for 910 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has eight receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown. Morris displays solid post-snap vision when attacking downhill, locating the flow of the defensive line, and navigating through traffic. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dralemorris_rb1/status/2111475784632439262?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dralemorris_rb1/status/2111475784632439262?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200651"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb91d74f5ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1200651' first='Leron' last='Jackson'] transferred from Kentucky to play at Springdale (Hometown) for his senior season. He's been dominating and breaking out this fall. So far, Jackson has racked up 81 tackles (37 solo), 8.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. The team captain has been playing with a high motor and consistently filling running lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LeronJackson4/status/2108939312104722599?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LeronJackson4/status/2108939312104722599?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->